Summary
Broadcast News is an American romantic film drama first released in 1987,
directed by James L. Brooks.
The film stars William Hurt, Albert Brooks, Holly Hunter, Robert Prosky and Lois Chiles.
Our overall rating for this film is: good.
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Credits
- Director: James L. Brooks
- Script: James L. Brooks
- Photo: Michael Ballhaus
- Music: Bill Conti
- Cast: William Hurt (Tom Grunick), Albert Brooks (Aaron Altman), Holly Hunter (Jane Craig), Robert Prosky (Ernie Merriman), Lois Chiles (Jennifer Mack), Joan Cusack (Blair Litton), Peter Hackes (Paul Moore), Christian Clemenson (Bobby), Jack Nicholson (Bill Rorich), Robert Katims (Martin Klein), Ed Wheeler (George Wein), Stephen Mendillo (Gerald Grunick), Kimber Shoop (Young Tom), Dwayne Markee (Young Aaron), Gennie James (Young Jane), Leo Burmester (Jane’s Dad), Amy Brooks (Elli Merriman), Jane Welch (Anne Merriman), Jonathan Benya (Clifford Altman), Frank Doubleday (Mercenary), Sally Knight (Lila), Manny Alvarez (Spanish Cameraman), Luis Valderrama (Guerilla Leader), Francisco García (Guerilla Soldier), Richard Thomsen (General McGuire), Nat Benchley (Commander), Marita Geraghty (Date-Rape Woman)
- Country: USA
- Language: English
- Runtime: 133 min
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Comedy / Drama / Romance






